What You Need To Get Started; Optional Equipment - National Instruments CVS-1450 Series Getting Started

Getting Started with the NI CVS-1450 Series
Compact Vision System
NI CVS-1450 Series compact vision system is an are easy-to-use, distributed, real-time imaging system
that acquires, processes, and displays images from IEEE 1394 cameras conforming to the IIDC
1394-based Digital Camera Specification, Version 1.30. This document provides instructions for
setting up the NI CVS-1450 Series hardware. This document includes instructions for installing
software, configuring an IP address, and acquiring an initial image using LabVIEW and the NI Vision
Development Module.
For information on setting up and configuring the NI CVS-1450 device and developing your
applications using NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (Vision Builder AI), refer to the
NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Tutorial.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following items to set up and use the NI CVS-1450 device:
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NI CVS-1450 Series compact vision system
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Development computer running Windows Vista/XP/2000
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DCAM-compliant IEEE 1394 camera
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IEEE 1394 jackscrew-to-latch cable (part number 778796-01) or any standard IEEE 1394 cable.
You can use a 4-pin to 6-pin converter cable with cameras that have their own external power
supply and do not require power from the IEEE 1394 bus
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NI desktop power supply (part number 778794-01) or any 24 VDC ±10%, 50 W power supply
– Power supply cord—Connects the NI desktop power supply to an outlet. Refer to ni.com for
the part number specific to your region and ordering information
– 4-position power connector—Required if you do not use the NI desktop power supply
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10 m standard CAT 5 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable (part number 189174-10)
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NI Vision Acquisition Software 8.2.1 or later, which includes the NI-IMAQdx driver software
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Software for developing applications:
– LabVIEW
– LabVIEW Real-Time Module
– NI Vision Development Module

Optional Equipment

National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the NI CVS-1450 device, including the
following:
• DCAM-compliant IEEE 1394 cameras
• Camera lenses